Russian drone and missile strikes kill four in Kyiv, Ukraine

Russian drone and missile strikes on Kyiv and its surrounding regions early Saturday killed at least four people, including a child, according to Ukrainian authorities. The attacks, part of a near‑daily campaign by Moscow, targeted civilian infrastructure and exploited gaps in Ukraine’s air‑defence network. The casualties were reported by local emergency services, with the injured being transported to hospitals for treatment.

In response, Ukraine has intensified its long‑range strikes on Russian energy facilities. Earlier this week, Kyiv forces hit another oil refinery in Russia, a move that underscores the country’s strategy to pressure Moscow amid a mounting fuel crisis. The offensive aims to disrupt Russia’s energy supply chain while maintaining pressure on the eastern front, as Ukraine’s air and missile capabilities continue to expand.

The latest incident highlights the escalating toll of the conflict on civilian populations and the growing strategic focus on energy infrastructure by both sides. As Moscow’s attacks persist, Ukraine’s retaliatory strikes are likely to intensify, raising concerns about further destabilisation of critical utilities in the region.